Patio door cost in Abilene, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $530 – $5,100
- Per door
- $528 – $5,104
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #289
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a patio door in Abilene, plan on $530 to $5,100 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $528 to $5,104 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 15% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $20.69 an hour in the Abilene area, 29% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Abilene, TX, standard level
$1,900 to $3,750
About $1,901 to $3,731 per door before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $790 | $1,650 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,900 | $3,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Abilene, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,600 | $2,800 | 57% |
| Labor | $150 | $1,200 | $2,300 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $530 | $2,800 | $5,100 | 100% |
Where the Abilene price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 60%, glaziers at 30%, general maintenance and repair workers at 10%. Weighted together, Abilene wages are 0.76 times the national level. Labor makes up about 43% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Abilene metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,600, compared with $1,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (90.4) and land at $0 to $0.
Data note: 30% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Abilene. The wage table below marks each row.
Abilene labor market for patio door
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Abilene is 0.76 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $20.69 an hour, which is 29% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $23.86 an hour. BLS counts 80 of them working in the area, 10.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Abilene metro, so we used the Texas statewide median: $22.95 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.67 and $26.49 an hour.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $20.64 an hour, 13% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $16.69 and $24.93 an hour. About 840 work in the metro. That is 111.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($23.86 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $100. At the 25th percentile ($18.00) it shrinks by about $90. The total moves by 3.7% or 3.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 75,070 jobs in the Abilene area. That makes it the 246th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $18.00 | $20.69 | $23.86 | $29.12 | 0.71 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $18.67 | $22.95 | $26.49 | $27.44 | 0.84 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $16.69 | $20.64 | $24.93 | $23.84 | 0.87 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.76 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Abilene bid
Door type
Sliding glass doors run $1,200-$4,000 installed; exterior French doors $1,300-$5,500; telescoping doors $1,500-$5,000 (HomeGuide).
New opening versus replacement
Cutting a new opening in a wall adds framing, header and finish work compared with a like-for-like swap.
Old door removal
Removing and disposing of the old door is $100-$500 extra.
What nearby projects cost in Abilene
Because every project leans on different trades, Abilene's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −10% and wood deck −15%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,500 | −10% |
| Front door | 1 door | $410 – $2,250 | −12% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $290 – $820 | −14% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,400 – $12,800 | −15% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $600 – $3,250 | −12% |
Cost by quality level and size in Abilene
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Abilene wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 2 common sizes.
Basic
$530 to $2,350
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$1,900 to $3,750
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,250 to $5,100
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $530 – $2,350 | $1,900 – $3,750 | $3,250 – $5,100 |
| two doors | $1,050 – $4,700 | $3,800 – $7,450 | $6,550 – $10,200 |
Is Abilene cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Abilene. Lubbock is the lowest at about $2,750 (midpoint, 1 door), 145 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene, TXthis page | $530 – $5,100 | $2,800 | |
| Midland, TX135 miles | $570 – $5,650 | $3,100 | +11% |
| Killeen, TX140 miles | $540 – $5,200 | $2,900 | +2% |
| Lubbock, TX145 miles | $520 – $5,000 | $2,750 | −2% |
| Waco, TX155 miles | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | +3% |
| Dallas, TX160 miles | $580 – $5,600 | $3,100 | +10% |
| Texas (statewide) | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +6% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +17% |
Across 300 US metros, Abilene comes in at #289 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Abilene is 6% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $580 – $5,600 | $3,100 | +10% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $570 – $5,550 | $3,050 | +9% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | +5% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $540 – $5,300 | $2,900 | +4% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $520 – $4,950 | $2,700 | −3% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $520 – $5,050 | $2,800 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Abilene's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Abilene against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WI | 75,450 jobs | $630 – $6,300 | $3,450 | +23% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $560 – $5,600 | $3,100 | +9% |
| Warner Robins, GA | 76,050 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | +3% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $560 – $5,550 | $3,050 | +8% |
Climate in Abilene: timing your patio door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Abilene Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Abilene (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Abilene gets about 25 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and October (3.4 inches in June). Inside the workable window, January and December are the driest, at 1.1 and 1.3 inches. The station averages about 102 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59 | 34 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 37 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 45 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 53 | 1.9 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 62 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 93 | 70 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Jul | 96 | 73 | 1.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 96 | 72 | 2.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 65 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 55 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 43 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 35 | 1.3 | Workable |
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Patio door in Abilene: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Abilene?
For 1 door, expect $530 to $5,100 in the Abilene area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,900 to $3,750. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Abilene?
About $528 to $5,104 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $600 to $6,000.
+Is patio door cheaper in Abilene or Midland?
Midland is 135 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,100, which is 11% more than Abilene ($2,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Abilene?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $1,200 out of $2,800. Materials are 57% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Abilene?
$1,050 to $10,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Abilene?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $0 for fees in the Abilene area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Abilene expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Texas?
Abilene is 6% below the Texas statewide estimate ($3,000 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Abilene?
The BLS median is $20.69 an hour in the Abilene area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.00 to $23.86.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Abilene?
For 1 door, basic work runs $530 to $2,350 and premium work $3,250 to $5,100. Basic means: standard vinyl slider, same opening. Premium means: multi-panel or custom door, new opening.
+When is the best time to install a patio door in Abilene?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. January and December are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Patio door near Abilene
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does It Cost to Install or Replace Patio Doors? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = HomeGuide's $400-$3,000 for the sliding door itself, matched to the lower part of the $600-$6,000 installed range; labor is the remainder and sits above HomeGuide's $200-$1,000 labor-only figure because the installed range also covers trim, flashing and haul-away.